Dvorak Lesson 15: Learn to Type ; & : Keys

This typing lesson will teach you the ; and : keys. The semi-colon (;) is between two related clauses (that could be full sentences) in place of a conjuction (like 'and'); the colon(:) usually begins a list or explanation. If you already know the keyboard, try our our alphabet drills or misspelled words drills for more relevant practice exercises.

Instructions:

dvorak keyboard with letters . and , highlighted

Sample Data Entry Test Prompt

aaa a;a aaa a;a ;a; a;a aaa a;a ;;; a;a ;a; ;a; a;a ;;; aaa a:a aaa a:a :a: :a: a;a aaa a:a ::: a:a :a: ;a: a:a ::: Ingredients: mustard; cantaloupe; pumpkin; herbs; sunflower. I hate: coconut; blueberries; prunes; dandelion greens; tomato. Shopping List: bean curd; chard; rice; gingerbread; peanuts. They like: cranberries; breadfruit; sprouts; Edam cheese; parsley. I like: barley; cauliflower; soy; elderberries; pears. I like: mincemeat; cinnamon; raspberry; jackfruit; parsley. She likes: bacon; cilantro; seaweed; hot sauce; peanuts. Ingredients: mustard greens; cauliflower; soy sauce; jelly; toast. She likes: bagels; daikon; rosemary; guacamole; thyme.

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